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I have a 98 with the D35 in the rear and was wondering if this 8.25 would be a good upgrade, and would it be worth what he is asking?

its not a bad deal...however, he is selling a 27 spline one. the same size shafts run in a d35...also, he has welded the diff, that will suck if its your daily driver, and put more stress on the shafts as well. you already have a HP30 front. its decent for everything you get, but i'd hold off until you find a complete 29spline one. or go with a 8.8 from an explorer, or the xj 44 rearend. just my opinion

Definately hold off for the 29 spline, 8.8, or D44.

Sounds good, holding off. Thanks for the quick input folks.

If you are going to upgrade hold out until you can find a Dana 44 or do the ford 8.8 these are much better the the turdy five